The examination of computer implemented inventions and artificial intelligence inventions

by Jean-Marc Deltorn, Andrew Thean, Markus Volkmer

Computer-implemented inventions and applications of artificial intelligence have become an important part of the current innovation landscape. This trend is demonstrated by a significant increase in patents filings in a variety of technical areas, from…

by Naina Khanna, Phd Candidate at Maastricht University, the Netherlands under the European IP Institutes Network Innovation Society (EIPIN-Innovation Society)

In this article a broad range of literature is analysed to answer the question; what the term "patent quality" may encompass and whether there could be one size fits all definition? The paper seeks to facilitate the identification of factors that influence…

“The world is not lacking in ideas or entrepreneurs but they have little life and business experience. Business leaders need to provide complementary expertise and connections.”

Francois Cornelis, Essenscia Innovation Circle

“42% of total economic activity in the EU (some €5.7 trillion annually) is generated by IPR-intensive industries”

EPO, EUIPO, 2016

“To facilitate compulsory licenses outside the ‘TRIPS agreement exceptions’ adversely impacts the social welfare functions of the patent system. It risks undermining investment in technology, technology creation and the dissemination functions of the patent system at a critical juncture in time.”

“Design-intensive companies generated 18% of the EU's GDP, and created 38.7 million jobs”

EPO, EUIPO, 2016

“IP-intensive industries account for approximately 90% of the EU's trade with the rest of the world”

EPO, EUIPO, 2016

“People often ask which of my inventions I prefer. My answer is, ‘on what criteria?’ Is it the one that was the most scientifically beautiful? The one that created the most jobs? The one that saved lives or the one that brought most financial return?”

Professor Jacques Lewiner, Chairman, ESPCI Georges Charpak Foundation

“You could say that the patent is to design what music theory (solfège) is to music. It is a brilliant language.

To innovate and ignore IP is like sailing a boat without the sea.”

Yann de Kermadec

“A patent is not any guarantee at all that the patented technology will gain such massive, traction on the market… simply, patents reward invention, not commercialisation.”

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Technology invention is an arduous and risky creative process that can result in life changing and global transformation. To incentivise investment in successful and potentially transformational technology solutions, and to reward risk, inventors must be able to seek reasonable return for their efforts. Intellectual Property Rights allow inventors to obtain such reward by creating the opportunity to commercialise their inventions. This is not only a fair way to acknowledge the contribution of the technology into the market, but also encourages continuous investment in further research, thus increasing innovation.

Technology invention is an arduous and risky creative process that can result in life changing and global transformation. To incentivise investment in successful and potentially transformational technology solutions, and to reward risk, inventors must be able to seek reasonable return for their efforts. Intellectual Property Rights allow inventors to obtain such reward by creating the opportunity to commercialise their inventions. This is not only a fair way to acknowledge the contribution of the technology into the market, but also encourages continuous investment in further research, thus increasing innovation.